# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=814 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 815 --- ## [Did I just accidentally launder money?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-i-just-accidentally-launder-money/739766)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2015, 7:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-i-just-accidentally-launder-money/739766 "2015-12-08T07:51:03Z")
I’m going to call and ask about it tomorrow but in the meantime I wonder if there’s a standard answer that would likely be right whatever the particulars of this case may be. Basically, I accidentally paid a medical bil… --- ## [Getting mold off gym bench?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-mold-off-gym-bench/739607)
**Author:** [@Lars\_Aruns](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lars_Aruns)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2015, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-mold-off-gym-bench/739607 "2015-12-08T03:01:34Z")
Some time ago I got a second hand little weight bench. It looks a lot like this one. Lots of people buy new and expensive fitness equipment, use them a little and then sell them cheap to clear out some space. Well, I thi… --- ## [Gift ideas for female friend (from man)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gift-ideas-for-female-friend-from-man/739500)
**Author:** [@thoughtCrimes70](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thoughtCrimes70)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2015, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gift-ideas-for-female-friend-from-man/739500 "2015-12-08T01:45:36Z")
First, I have to provide a little backstory to set up the scenario. A little over 2 years ago I went back to (a local) college at 31 after being laid off and getting divorced. Since that day I have been surrounded by wom… --- ## [Poll: Stalkery-creepy or flattering-cool?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-stalkery-creepy-or-flattering-cool/739722)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2015, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-stalkery-creepy-or-flattering-cool/739722 "2015-12-08T01:33:24Z")
Woman does not belong to a dating site, checks out the guys. Find one she is really interested in. She signs up and designs her profile to appeal specifically to him. A friend of mine’s now-wife did this. I don’t know t… --- ## [Mental health background checks for gun purchases](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mental-health-background-checks-for-gun-purchases/739419)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mental-health-background-checks-for-gun-purchases/739419 "2015-12-07T23:08:48Z")
Nobody wants crazy people to own firearms. (Well, except maybe crazy people.) Elsewhere, I’ve read calls for requiring mental health background checks for gun purchases. Sounds reasonable, right? Here’s the rub: In o… --- ## [When was the last time your car ran out of gas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-was-the-last-time-your-car-ran-out-of-gas/739604)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-was-the-last-time-your-car-ran-out-of-gas/739604 "2015-12-07T20:29:25Z")
I guess its a rite of passage for new drivers. I ran out of gas at least four times in my late teens. Primarily because of youthful optimism and a severe lack of any funds. Adding three or four bucks of gas whenever I c… --- ## [Rethinking college vs. HS graduate wage dat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rethinking-college-vs-hs-graduate-wage-dat/739716)
**Author:** [@Mr.Nylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Nylock)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rethinking-college-vs-hs-graduate-wage-dat/739716 "2015-12-07T20:19:45Z")
There have been a few threads regarding whether or not college is worth the expense and comparisons between white and blue collar jobs. Mostly I come down on the side of college is definitely worth it given the earnings… --- ## [Toenail fungus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toenail-fungus/739612)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toenail-fungus/739612 "2015-12-07T20:02:53Z")
I posted a thread a few years back, kinda (mostly) tongue in cheek about cutting my fungus infected toenail off. I had tried everything: bleach, frequent washings, over the counter medications, etc. None of it worked. … --- ## [The moral character of Christopher Columbus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moral-character-of-christopher-columbus/738849)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moral-character-of-christopher-columbus/738849 "2015-12-07T16:19:06Z")
Apropos of the recent Thanksgiving holiday, you may have seen this video of Native Americans word association with Christopher Columbus. They…don’t have a positive view, to put it mildly. “Evil”, “Invader”,\* “Murderer” \*… --- ## [This woman simply has no idea how to dress-a continuation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-woman-simply-has-no-idea-how-to-dress-a-continuation/739245)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-woman-simply-has-no-idea-how-to-dress-a-continuation/739245 "2015-12-07T15:43:50Z")
Back to this particular person and thread, if you don’t want to read thru it, I have an employee that needs to get a better image at work, and business casual clothing is recommended. She’s 30 and just been promoted, a… --- ## [Car purchase vs lease](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-purchase-vs-lease/739442)
**Author:** [@slash2k](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slash2k)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-purchase-vs-lease/739442 "2015-12-07T15:29:42Z")
The board has had multiple threads on this topic, but I haven’t seen one in awhile, so I’d like to ask whether opinions have changed. Background: I don’t have a car at the moment–the last one met its death in a freak ac… --- ## [Bland diet chicken and rice for dog (need answer fast)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bland-diet-chicken-and-rice-for-dog-need-answer-fast/739544)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bland-diet-chicken-and-rice-for-dog-need-answer-fast/739544 "2015-12-07T12:11:59Z")
Poor Valor is feeling under the weather this weekend (diarrhea) . It is too late to take him to the vet before Monday, but we were able to speak to the doctors office and get advice on how to care for him until then. The… --- ## [How To Find This Fabric?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-find-this-fabric/739618)
**Author:** [@botsgotme](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/botsgotme)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-find-this-fabric/739618 "2015-12-07T04:47:37Z")
My wife is a custom tailor/seamstress. she does alterations, refitting, and custom garments. One of her clients wants a garment made from a fabric which hasn’t been made since the 1970s-how would you obtain it? The fabr… --- ## [How many times have you masturbated in the shower/tub in the past 30 days? (solo only)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-times-have-you-masturbated-in-the-shower-tub-in-the-past-30-days-solo-only/738639)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-times-have-you-masturbated-in-the-shower-tub-in-the-past-30-days-solo-only/738639 "2015-12-07T04:45:52Z")
Inspired by the following comment in this thread. Originally posted by gigi: Note: Solo showers only. Also, orgasm not required, but you have to have given it the old college try, effort-wise. --- ## [Do you pick up pennies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pick-up-pennies/738370)
**Author:** [@CoastalMaineiac](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CoastalMaineiac)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pick-up-pennies/738370 "2015-12-07T02:13:12Z")
Lately, at work, people have been leaving them all over the place in the break room. I’ve seen people drop them, and they don’t even bother to pick them up. I don’t quite get this attitude. Why would you throw perfectly… --- ## [Man arrested for informing prospective jurors about nullification](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-arrested-for-informing-prospective-jurors-about-nullification/739227)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-arrested-for-informing-prospective-jurors-about-nullification/739227 "2015-12-07T02:00:56Z")
I’ve been in and around the legal industry for almost 18 years, but this is not an issue I’ve ever dealt with or even really discussed with anyone. For those that are unfamiliar, one definition of jury nullification (thi… --- ## [Relative usage of shampoo vs. conditioner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/relative-usage-of-shampoo-vs-conditioner/739207)
**Author:** [@psychonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychonaut)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/relative-usage-of-shampoo-vs-conditioner/739207 "2015-12-07T00:52:00Z")
It occurs to me that I’m always running low on hair conditioner. I guess, for whatever reason, it takes more conditioner than it does shampoo to lather up my hair. Does this happen to only me? Luckily I can turn to th… --- ## [Really Bad Halloween Treats](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-bad-halloween-treats/424067)
**Author:** [@Green\_Bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Bean)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2015, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-bad-halloween-treats/424067 "2015-12-06T23:33:26Z")
Inspired by this thread : What’s the most awful thing you can think of that you could give out to trick-or-treaters this year? Rules: Must be something that would actually be feasible to give out, if you so desired. … --- ## [Does this sound like norovirus?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-sound-like-norovirus/739611)
**Author:** [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2015, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-sound-like-norovirus/739611 "2015-12-06T21:45:51Z")
My husband and I took turns all last night throwing up in the bathtub. It was very romantic. Also body aches and chills. Turns out my mom was also sick last night - we last saw her Friday at dinner at her senior living f… --- ## [Violence Problem Or Parenting Problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/violence-problem-or-parenting-problem/739608)
**Author:** [@Murf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Murf)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2015, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/violence-problem-or-parenting-problem/739608 "2015-12-06T20:32:07Z")
I’m of the opinion that a lot (not all) of the violence we see, be it bullying or gun related, is caused by bad parenting or just lack of any parenting. I’m not talking about terrorist related incidents, but shootings or… --- ## [What is the next big thing in mobile phone technology?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-next-big-thing-in-mobile-phone-technology/736961)
**Author:** [@guitario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/guitario)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2015, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-next-big-thing-in-mobile-phone-technology/736961 "2015-12-06T17:45:57Z")
It seems mobile phones have plateaued over the last few years. Since the iPhone came out in 2007 (I think) - all we’ve seen is bigger this, more pixels that, and an increase in processing power, memory and storage capaci… --- ## [Landlord died suddenly--need advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/landlord-died-suddenly-need-advice/739338)
**Author:** [@Soul\_Brother\_Number\_Two](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soul_Brother_Number_Two)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2015, 11:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/landlord-died-suddenly-need-advice/739338 "2015-12-06T11:31:48Z")
My poor wife found him outside in our driveway. I came home from work, mainly to support her. Anyway, situation as follows: we’ve rented this place for 10 years, he lived in an illegal in-law downstairs. Our rent is inc… --- ## [Recommend an inexpensive(ish) compact camera](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-an-inexpensive-ish-compact-camera/739515)
**Author:** [@TwoCarrotSnowman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwoCarrotSnowman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2015, 10:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-an-inexpensive-ish-compact-camera/739515 "2015-12-06T10:35:33Z")
Hi folks, (ETA: I dithered as to whether to put this in Cafe Society, because it’s about photography, but settled for IMHO because I’m asking for opinions.) Mrs Snowman has asked for a new compact camera for Christmas.… --- ## [Poster art](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poster-art/739208)
**Author:** [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2015, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poster-art/739208 "2015-12-06T00:10:35Z")
Without looking it up, would you know what this poster is about? http://www.guerrillagirls.com/posters/1989europe.shtml According to them, you should. Even knowing what they are about, I still didn’t have a clue. --- ## [A winter trip in Britain - any hot tips?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-winter-trip-in-britain-any-hot-tips/739204)
**Author:** [@Aspidistra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspidistra)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-winter-trip-in-britain-any-hot-tips/739204 "2015-12-05T23:41:31Z")
Christmas is coming, and it’s time for Clan Aspidistra to once again indulge in our biennial UK trip to visit the olds. (Ok, this is only the second time ever for some of us - but the last time was two years ago…) Last … --- ## [Is cracked a reliable website?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-cracked-a-reliable-website/739146)
**Author:** [@The\_Big\_Poo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Big_Poo)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-cracked-a-reliable-website/739146 "2015-12-05T22:40:22Z")
Just wondering, I hardly visit the site. --- ## [This seems like a bad way to do things. Is it? Is there a name for it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-seems-like-a-bad-way-to-do-things-is-it-is-there-a-name-for-it/739439)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-seems-like-a-bad-way-to-do-things-is-it-is-there-a-name-for-it/739439 "2015-12-05T22:34:23Z")
Where I work (sorry, this is about to be pretty vague but I’ll try to be as specific as possible) my team put together project X about a year ago, and have been maintaining it ever since. Project X is customer-facing, an… --- ## [Diagnose Me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diagnose-me/722977)
**Author:** [@DoperChic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DoperChic)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diagnose-me/722977 "2015-12-05T21:08:48Z")
Before I say anything else, please know that I am under the care of my primary care doctor, saw him today in fact, and going to an eye doctor on Tuesday, the soonest I could get in. Googling is driving me nuts but wonde… --- ## [Need specific advice regarding making friends...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-specific-advice-regarding-making-friends/739456)
**Author:** [@justanothermike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/justanothermike)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-specific-advice-regarding-making-friends/739456 "2015-12-05T20:42:27Z")
A little background here. My wife and I just left the religion (cult?) known as Jehovah’s Witnesses in September. With that comes shunning from everyone we ever knew in the religion, including both sets of parents and … --- ## [idea for workout company's](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idea-for-workout-companys/739406)
**Author:** [@skech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/skech)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idea-for-workout-companys/739406 "2015-12-05T18:20:35Z")
Hello i have an idea for a existing product. It is a attachment to any power rack home gym.This attachment would take an existing workout machine and replace it . Im seeking info on how I would go about to persent this… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=813) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=815)